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A quick search of the Type 07 FFL's in the area shows Remington in Madison, NC...
http://www.computerjobs.com/JDet.aspx?jobid=3072665&searchid=-1&page=0
Director - Product Management - FIREARMS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Our client has asked for our assistance in their search for a Director of Product Management. Personal or professional experience with firearms is absolutely required! Excellent compensation package and relocation assistance will be offered. Immediate need!
FIREARMS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
General Summary
As a strategic leader within the organization, the Director of Product Management is required to manage and insure the profitability and competitive positioning of firearms products within the assigned category in the commercial sporting goods market, and to act as a steward to insure the long-term effectiveness of firearms products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position is responsible for understanding the target market and keeping the product line competitive on both price and features with key responsibility for the profitability of the product line. The ability to develop and produce strategic planning documents is required. Must be able to understand financial reporting and prepare and explain financial analysis to measure project performance. Must be able to prepare and deliver presentation materials to senior level management. Must have a solid understanding and grasp of technical concepts as they relate to product design and manufacturing. Requires 30%-40% domestic travel and some international travel may be required.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities
- Direct and manage all product management and new product development activities for commercial shotgun products.
- Develop and maintain strategic plan and product road maps
- Develop and implement product launch plans for new product introductions
- Direct and perform consumer level research to profile Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) criteria for all product segments
- Prepare operational review documents for review with senior and executive management
- Develop and maintain departmental budgets
- Direct responsibility for product line P&L
- Maintain and implement competitive strategies
- Provide direction for effective product positioning in marketing communications efforts
- Monitor the quality and integrity of firearms
- Ensure proper representation at trade events
- Communicate objectives to field sales and present and position product features and benefits to media outlets
- Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability for the organization
- Ensure products are priced competitively
- Ensure pricing strategies maximize volume potentials for manufacturing efficiencies
- Develop and administer sales programs
- Direct interface with planning to drive demand forecasting efforts, focusing on trend analysis, seasonality profiles, and overall product life cycles.
- Use available resources to project meaningful and accurate sales forecasts from which financial performance is gauged
REQUIRED
- Firearms experience
- Career Level of Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
- 10-15 years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree from education facility with major accreditation
Start Date: IMMEDIATE NEED
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Not specified.
Travel: Not specified.
# of Openings: 1
Location: Greensboro, NC
Salary/Rate: Not specified
Referenece: 36189816 : JS09234(SG/DL)
Posted: 12/30/2009
A quick search of the Type 07 FFL's in the area shows Remington in Madison, NC...
http://www.computerjobs.com/JDet.aspx?jobid=3072665&searchid=-1&page=0
Director - Product Management - FIREARMS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Our client has asked for our assistance in their search for a Director of Product Management. Personal or professional experience with firearms is absolutely required! Excellent compensation package and relocation assistance will be offered. Immediate need!
FIREARMS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
General Summary
As a strategic leader within the organization, the Director of Product Management is required to manage and insure the profitability and competitive positioning of firearms products within the assigned category in the commercial sporting goods market, and to act as a steward to insure the long-term effectiveness of firearms products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position is responsible for understanding the target market and keeping the product line competitive on both price and features with key responsibility for the profitability of the product line. The ability to develop and produce strategic planning documents is required. Must be able to understand financial reporting and prepare and explain financial analysis to measure project performance. Must be able to prepare and deliver presentation materials to senior level management. Must have a solid understanding and grasp of technical concepts as they relate to product design and manufacturing. Requires 30%-40% domestic travel and some international travel may be required.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities
- Direct and manage all product management and new product development activities for commercial shotgun products.
- Develop and maintain strategic plan and product road maps
- Develop and implement product launch plans for new product introductions
- Direct and perform consumer level research to profile Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) criteria for all product segments
- Prepare operational review documents for review with senior and executive management
- Develop and maintain departmental budgets
- Direct responsibility for product line P&L
- Maintain and implement competitive strategies
- Provide direction for effective product positioning in marketing communications efforts
- Monitor the quality and integrity of firearms
- Ensure proper representation at trade events
- Communicate objectives to field sales and present and position product features and benefits to media outlets
- Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability for the organization
- Ensure products are priced competitively
- Ensure pricing strategies maximize volume potentials for manufacturing efficiencies
- Develop and administer sales programs
- Direct interface with planning to drive demand forecasting efforts, focusing on trend analysis, seasonality profiles, and overall product life cycles.
- Use available resources to project meaningful and accurate sales forecasts from which financial performance is gauged
REQUIRED
- Firearms experience
- Career Level of Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
- 10-15 years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree from education facility with major accreditation
Start Date: IMMEDIATE NEED
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Not specified.
Travel: Not specified.
# of Openings: 1
Location: Greensboro, NC
Salary/Rate: Not specified
Referenece: 36189816 : JS09234(SG/DL)
Posted: 12/30/2009
